Million-Dollar Atlanta Auto Show Closes Amid Record Business
Atlanta crowds packed the Auditorium Armory for a week long automobile and accessories show. Officials pegged total business around 1.15 million dollars with 1,500 to 4,000 cars sold, as agents reported high orders for immediate delivery and new agencies formed across the South. George W. Hanson praised the results and predicted a larger show next fall, with R. N. Reed agreeing. Sousa’s band delivered four concerts daily to a pleased audience as exhibitors and buyers anticipated enduring industry momentum.
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Pellagra victim commits suicide in Spartanburg
William M. Meares a 52 year old carpenter and pellagra sufferer died by his own hand last night in Spartanburg. He had endured severe pain and illness prompting the desperate act. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Spartanburg
William M. Meares
Macon Merchant Killed by Clerk in Georgia
In Macon Georgia on November 15 L M c Williams 61 prominent merchant and MecWilliams Rankin company president was shot and killed by clerk Jesse Cooner after a quarrel. Cooner surrendered at the sheriff's office claiming McWilliams drew a pistol first and kept him from quitting. McWilliams left a wife and daughter Olive and had run the business fourteen years. A knife and pistol were found on the body.
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L. McWilliams
MecWilliams-Rankin Company
Jesse Cooner
Cooner
McWilliams
Sheriff’s Office
Miss Margaret Wilson Engagement Denied by White House
Washington reports a rumor that Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson was engaged to Dr Gilbert Horrox of Montclair New Jersey. The White House states the engagement is positively denied and Miss Wilson has never met Dr Horrox.
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Washington
Margaret Wilson
President Wilson
Gilbert Horrax
Montclair
Jessie Wilson
White House
Gilbert Horrox
Wilson
Dr. Horrox
Georgia Products Day Observed by Union City Man
Union City observes Georgia Products Day with John T. McDaniel as the central figure. Since September first he has eaten two raw eggs and a quart of sweet milk daily, planning to mark the day on the eighteenth with this diet.
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Union City
John T. McDaniel
William Miller Held on Hubbard's Charge
William Miller, 20, a ped dler from the Southern hotel, was arrested by Policeman Carter at a Peachtree street moving pictures show. W. R. Hubbard and his son W. O. Hubbard, visiting from Se noia Ga, claim Miller robbed four $1 bills from them at 231 West Yourth street.
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W. O. Hubbard
William Miller
Carter
Peachtree
Hubbard
Senoia
West Yourth Street
Miller
Unafraid and True The Constitution Advertising Medium
The Atlanta Constitution presents itself as bold and unbiased in daily news coverage. It pledges truthfulness, national viewpoint, and a focus on serving readers while promoting commerce and advertising revenue.
Lakewood Park title clears says mayor in probe
Atlanta Mayor James G Woodward announced Lakewood Park of about 368 acres has clear title after discovery of a deed in Georgia Trust Company records. The document shows Hardin sold 125 acres to Appling in 1878 with an exception for 11 1 4 acres previously transferred to Atlanta, potentially negating heirs claim to twelve acres. The city may pursue further action Monday while contending title rests on long occupancy.
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Lakewood Park
James G. Woodward
Trust Company of Georgia
N. B. Hardin
A. J. Appling
Woodward
John K. MacDonald
Georgia Trust Company
Woodsfard
Mary, L. Hardin
Coronel Howell Erwin
Lakewood
Hardin
Irwin
Chattahoochee
Appling
James L. Mayson
Erwin
Eeya
Taft Questions Experts Over Morse Pardon
Pottstown Pa November 15 Former President Taft told a high school audience that his pardon of Charles W Morse shook his faith in expert examinations. He cited two cases where army medical corps findings misled him and one convict died after release while the other thrived.
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Taft
United States
Charles W. Morse
New York
Army Medical Corps
Laurens County Courthouse Work Begins in Dublin Georgia
Laurens County has begun improvements at the Laurens County Courthouse in Dublin. Plans include enlarging the basement and installing extensive up to date plumbing. The contract is large and will take several weeks to complete.
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Dublin
Specialy
Laurens County
City water works land dispute lingers over 12 acres
In 1873 the city condemned 12 acres claimed by Hardin for water works on the South river. Hardin held undisputed possession and refused to deed. A 1879 deed to Appling is questioned. heirs seek court review of title validity as inventory notes the tract valued around 12,000 dollars. The case centers on whether the city must surrender the land to heirs and effect on nearby Lakewood park.
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South River
Hardin
N. B. Hardin
E. J. Appling
Appling
Erwin
Lakewood
Attendance rule for state school funds upheld by Georgia Supreme Court
The Georgia Supreme Court decided that state public school funds be distributed to counties by attendance rather than population. Heard county case Webb et al v Jackson et al held that after district creation and tax levies, allocations to districts may be based on relative attendance. The suit, won by laymen, featured Hall & Jones lawyers and Rev D A Moore representing the county board.
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Supreme Court
Georgia
Hall & Jones
Newnan
Hewlett Hall
D. A. Moore
Nashville Salons Closed by Court Distress Warrants
Acting under the judge's order, fifty nine Nashville saloons that had not been closed by prior court action were shuttered under distress warrants in Nashville Tennessee on November 16. The move follows instructions from the criminal court, marking a broad closure of establishments in the city.
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Nashville
Tenn
AL EB. Melly
Criminal’ Court
Court
Huerta Struggles to Form Substitute Congress in Mexico City
Mexico City November 15 General Huerta and allies declare the lower house has met but the senate lacks a quorum, hindering full congress formation. Deputies organize partially while the senate remains reactionary amid hopes the deputies may prompt senatorial alignment by Monday. Trains to Vera Cruz crowd with Americans and Mexicans as U S plans embassy closure and marines deployment. Huerta urged by leaders to yield, yet hints at force.
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Congress
Senate
Vera Cruz
United States
Mexico City
Fluerta
Chamber of Deputies
General Huerta
Huerta Seen Leaving Power Soon Says Washington
Washington officials express confidence Provisional President Huerta will be removed soon through diplomacy and the arms embargo. Carranza rejects mediation and U S involvement, while officials say they have offered no mediation. Continued on Page Two.
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Mexico City
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Venustiano Carranza
United States
Carranza
Georgia Day edition celebrates Georgia ODay products
Tuesday morning’s edition of The Constitution will devote itself to Georgia Day, highlighting Georgia grown foods served in leading hotels. Special news from state merchants and manufacturers will be featured, with ads urging readers to order early as copies sell quickly.
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Georgia
Tudaday
Catholic Senators Silent as Session Opens Amid Mass Absence
Long after the senate hour thirty of twenty one senators appeared nearly all from the army ranks. Catholic senators abstained due to a party agreement not to participate, signaling church stance. Huerta refuses to quit asserting leadership and intent to install a substitute congress despite U.S. push for inauguration.
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Senate
Huerta
Weather Prophecy Cloudy Weekend Forecast Gales?
Cloudy conditions dominate the forecast for Georgia with likely Sunday and Monday skies. Winds shift to variable directions as a low-pressure system approaches, bringing overcast skies and a subdued temperature range.
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